Insights & Patient Experiences with CVD – IPEC2

Women’s Experiences with Cardiovascular Disease, A Patient-Led Qualitative Research Project

Global Heart Hub’s IPEC2 patient-led research project will collect patient experience data from approximately 300 women in 8 countries. It builds on prior work conducted in Australia, Brazil and the United States.

IPEC2 will include women with cardiovascular conditions such as ASCVD, elevated LDL-C, elevated LP(a), heart valve disease and cardiomyopathy.

The study is being guided by a Steering and a Review Committees, formed by patients, patient organisation leaders and clinicians.

Study Objectives: 

• Explore women’s experiences, awareness and recognition of cardiovascular symptoms;
• Identify pathways and barriers to cardiovascular healthcare; and
• Assess the burden of managing cardiovascular disease on women’s lives.

Study Timeline: Recruitment for IPEC2 will begin towards the end of 2025; results are anticipated in early 2026.  

This page will be updated with study materials as results become available.

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